New Orleans
Saints
2-3
27
FINAL
29
Chicago
Bears
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 29-27. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their position in the playoff race, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Caleb Williams sparked the Bears' offense with an impressive performance, throwing for 278 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Bo Jackson made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 146 yards, while Zavion Thomas led the receiving corps with 106 yards, making key catches that kept the chains moving.
Defensively, Zah Frazier was a standout player for the Bears, recording five total tackles and an interception that proved crucial in the closing moments of the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Frazier's interception halted a promising Saints drive, allowing Chicago to retain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 278 | 4 | 1 | 123.5 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 206 | 1 | 2 | 68.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Jackson | HB | 17 | 146 | 8.6 | 36 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 22 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 48 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 42 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 27 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 48 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 46 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zah Frazier | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Redmond | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

